Los Angeles’ next police chief is Jim McDonnell, a reformer and former sheriff – Los Angeles Times

Fire-proofing B.C. homes; expert weighs in as L.A. blazes rage on  CityNews Vancouver Canadians join the fight against Los Angeles-area wildfires  CBC.ca Alberta sending wildfire-fighting resources to California  CTV News Edmonton Premier Doug Ford says Ontario ready to support California during ‘devastating’ fires  CP24 Video: BCWS offers to help  Castanet.net

Former Los Angeles schools chief runs against city’s mayor  The Center Square

Grow operation discovered during Historic South L.A. firefight  KTLA Los Angeles